Utilities

OPPORTUNITIES

In order to steer through the often turbulent waters of government and regulatory agencies, utility companies of all types need ongoing representation in policy and regulatory matters. Whether maximizing the opportunities presented by ‘smart grid’ solutions, staying up to date with the latest in renewable & alternative energy portfolio standards or building a trusted relationship with corporation commissions, utilities must balance multiple priorities in an effective manner.

SOLUTIONS

The Art Hamilton Group assists utility companies with maneuvering through political environments by providing sound advice and a deliberate approach for pursuing their respective business interests. With over 30 years of experience working with an Arizona utility Art Hamilton understands the intricacies of how utilities function. He knows, firsthand, how utilities interact with the Arizona Corporation Commission and other regulatory agencies.

The Art Hamilton Group provides your organization with an unparalleled advantage. We can connect with and communicate your message to strategic influencers on all levels, locally and nationally.  The results of our efforts include:

• Increasing organizational effectiveness by helping your organization pursue and achieve organizational goals in a strategic fashion.
• Strengthening communication within public bodies that are so influential to future plans including taxation and selling of existing utilities.
• Cultivating strong and enduring relationships with governmental agencies and public constituents using strategies that maximize the ability for your organization to achieve its goals.

Results

Art Hamilton invested 34 years with the Salt River Project, a Phoenix based water and electric utility company, where he worked in public affairs. While there his responsibilities included

• developing relationships with Native American tribes and communities to minimize the impact of utility actions on various communities.
• developing community support for utility projects including tax initiatives, the location of substations, identifying potential problem areas before they matured and more.
• working with individuals who represent a variety of critical initiatives, bringing groups with common goals together before meeting with the Legislature to coordinate unified positions and minimizing conflict.

Active in the industry Art Hamilton, through The Art Hamilton Group, continues to cultivate the time-tested relationships with decision makers and influencers. These trusted relationships cannot be replicated.

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Public Healthcare

OPPORTUNITIES

Few issues carry the weight and impact that public healthcare does. Universal healthcare, continuity of service and protecting vulnerable populations are topics that define the healthcare debate. They also characterize who we are as a community. Questions of proper reimbursement and fulfilling funding for programs that protect those with the most need are debated constantly in the media and in government. In this high profile and high stakes environment Public Healthcare organizations and institutions need strong, vigilant representation to advocate on their behalf.

SOLUTIONS

The Art Hamilton Group provides strength and experience that would serve public healthcare institutions and programs in several ways. Drawing on decades of experience with local, state and national government officials, The Art Hamilton Group is able to communicate and advocate on your behalf regarding a wide range of healthcare related issues. We provide counsel in developing your strategies, we advise on what aspects of your initiative(s) are viable and we let you know when we believe the timing is right to take action. Our contacts throughout the state and national public healthcare arenas allow us to put you in contact with the right office and the right official with the right message for maximum impact.

RESULTS

With more than a quarter century in the Arizona State Legislature, including many years in various leadership positions, Art Hamilton knows the people with whom you need to connect. He also understands how to speak with them in order to get your message across. His unwavering support for quality public health care is demonstrated by a lifetime of work to assure that healthcare is available to those who need it. For example, Art Hamilton helped initiate the Arizona State pre-paid capitated program, the first statewide program of its type in the nation. The program, which helps to assign fixed payments and control costs, has become the norm for similar programs nationwide. By working with one of the largest prepaid capitated providers in the country Art Hamilton has successfully negotiated with state governments from Maine to Texas.

Art Hamilton has championed several public healthcare programs for children including the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) – now known as Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) – a program administered by the United States Department of Health and Human Services that provides matching funds to states for health insurance to families with children. He also works with county employers and Native American tribes to coordinate healthcare service with their respective groups. Art Hamilton is a former Phoenix Children’s Hospital Board Member.

Few organizations are as qualified and well connected as The Art Hamilton Group to represent and advise your organization or business.

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Political Issues

OPPORTUNITIES

Politics impact every aspect of life. Issues such as early childhood development, healthcare reform and public financing/clean elections have implications for all of us. Whether you are attempting to impact politics through changing policy, passing an initiative or directing public funds to a particular community or educational program, it is imperative that you advocate effectively in order to engage the government and the public at large. You need a trusted leader who can champion your issue with strength and coordinated action. You must ensure that your messaging is clear and targeted to the right audience. In order to be successful you must strategically identify revenue sources, develop coalitions and understand how to organize local and statewide communities in support of your issue.

SOLUTIONS

The Art Hamilton Group assists political issue campaign advocates in communicating and working with government agencies and the public.  By working with The Art Hamilton Group for advice and strategy your campaign gains an unparalleled advantage in effective advocacy. With over quarter century of public service in the Arizona State Legislature, including many years in various leadership positions, Art Hamilton knows the people you need to connect with and he knows how to speak with them. The Art Hamilton Group can make the case for your cause and build consensus. With a thorough knowledge of the political landscape we can also build collaboration amongst similarly interested persons, resulting in a more powerful and effective effort.

RESULTS

The results of our efforts include:

• Effective fund raising to support an issue campaign by helping your organization identify and pursue sources of support
• Identifying strategic media
• Strengthening communication with public bodies and the general public
• Effectively countering opposing positions with a clear message and understanding of their goals

Art Hamilton was intimately involved in the successful strategic advocacy of the “It’s Time” initiative. This initiative was responsible for generating 20,000 members of the group that resulted in the construction of the new University of Phoenix stadium in Glendale, a significant political issue victory. As president of the National Conference of State Legislatures, Mr. Hamilton led the task force to re-write states policies on how state governments deal with families and individuals wrestling with problems of the developmentally disabled.

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Native Americans

OPPORTUNITIES

The challenges facing tribal governments and interests are never ending. Healthcare issues go to the heart of the community. Plans for economic development and gaming exclusivity affect revenues now and for the next generation. The sometimes double edged sword of sovereignty creates complex relationships between tribal, state and national organizations. In many cases leaders are trusted to navigate these complex areas with limited resources and connections. At the same time they often need protection from those who are trying to infringe upon their funding and interests.

SOLUTIONS

The Art Hamilton Group assists Native American groups in communicating and working with government agencies to achieve the dignity and respect their sovereign status dictates.  The Art Hamilton Group can assist your tribal government and community by building relationships with local, state and national governing bodies in order to support your issues, from sovereignty and federal funding of health services to state taxation and the development of local business ventures. The Art Hamilton Group is positioned to be your ambassador across the spectrum of local and national governmental concerns from local chambers of commerce to congressional delegations.

As a lifelong proponent of Native American causes, Art Hamilton understands Native American issues, the concerns of the respective communities as well as the practical implications when problems go unresolved.  In addition to connecting your tribal governments and communities with the right people, Art Hamilton knows from experience which strategies work effectively for support and media buy-in that can bring your programs to fruition.

RESULTS

With over a quarter century in the Arizona State Legislature, including many years in various leadership positions, Art Hamilton has demonstrated his commitment to Native American issues. He has invested a lifetime of working to ensure that Native Americans and their respective leadership are treated with dignity and respect. Art Hamilton has fought attempts to impose state taxes on sovereign nations and defended gaming exclusivity. He has advocated for commiserate state funding of health services and for state funding of K12 schooling on and off reservation(s).  Art Hamilton knows each and every member of the Arizona congressional delegations affecting Native American affairs and he understands how to communicate your concerns and promote your interests. Not only does he have access to these leaders but he is uniquely positioned to advocate on your behalf.  Let Art Hamilton and The Art Hamilton Group work with you to continue improving Native American causes.

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Municipalities

OPPORTUNITIES

It’s not easy leading city and county governments. Federal and state initiatives seem to trump local ones. Issues such as sustainable revenue, managing growth, identifying sufficient water resources and becoming ‘greener’ often conflict with running the day-to-day operations of a municipality. How do you find the time to manage state-level communications to ensure that your organization retains state-shared revenue or obtains additional stimulus revenue? How can you make sure that the Arizona congressional delegation understands and responds to your specific needs and issues?

SOLUTIONS

The Art Hamilton Group works with municipalities and counties to communicate and work with state-level agencies by providing advice and strategy on pursuing their respective interests. By working with The Art Hamilton Group your city or county gains an unparalleled advantage. With over a quarter of a century in the Arizona State Legislature, including many years in leadership positions, Art Hamilton knows the people you need to connect with and how to speak with them. These connections can make the difference for the success of your initiatives and build consensus in the process.

Through a detailed knowledge of the political landscape The Art Hamilton Group can also assist in building collaboration amongst groups with similar interests, resulting in a more powerful and effective effort. The results of our efforts include:

• Increasing organizational effectiveness by helping your organization pursue and achieve organizational goals in a strategic fashion.
• Strengthening communication with public bodies that are influential to your future plans.
• Cultivation of strong and enduring relationships with state agencies and public constituents using an approach that maximize the ability for your organization to achieve its goals.

RESULTS

For decades Art Hamilton has crafted his leadership, management and negotiation skills as he effectively navigated the Arizona State Legislature and related State organizations. Along the way he has built a plethora of relationships with local, state and national leaders. With just one phone call The Art Hamilton Group can communicate with decision makers who make things happen. An active member of several community boards, Art Hamilton is a trusted advisor to several municipal organizations including The Phoenix Bond Committee and The Phoenix Sky Harbor Aviation Advisory Board. The trust and respect accorded to Art Hamilton resulted in him being named an “Honorary Fighter” by both the Phoenix and State Fighters Union, a reflection of his relatability on the local levels.

Art Hamilton has not only developed deep connections with people in the right places, he has a reputation as a leader who can be trusted. He knows how to connect the dots among various agencies to help guide your organization forward.

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Academic Institutions

OPPORTUNITIES

Developing and maintaining open and direct communication with policy makers is vital for the growth and survival of every academic institution. Recent cuts to education funding, merit pay for teachers, and the potential for year-round education are hot topics in the media and communities where institutions operate. Leaders of academic institutions need a sound strategy and plan of action for building community support for their initiatives and vision.

SOLUTIONS

The Art Hamilton Group is closely connected to the people who influence public education in Arizona. Based on the old saying that it is not what you know but who you know that counts, The Art Hamilton Group can introduce academic institution leaders to the right people through various means. These may include arranging meetings with editorial boards, creating public awareness campaigns with community leaders and the public, or building alliances with others who are similarly situated.

Working with The Art Hamilton Group gives your organization an unparalleled advantage.  As a lifelong proponent of education, Art Hamilton knows which strategies work effectively for building community support and media buy-in that can bring your vision for academic progress to fruition.

RESULTS

The results we offer clients include:

• Strengthening communication with public bodies and organizations that are influential to future plans.
• Cultivating strong and enduring relationships with governmental agencies and public constituents using strategies that maximize the ability of your organization to achieve its goals.
• Protecting your organization by more effectively connecting your organization to the community you serve.

The Art Hamilton Group has deep roots in the Arizona community. For decades Art Hamilton has steadfastly advocated for education funding and its value to children and the community. His understanding of the high value of education began with his own education through the Arizona academic system. His knowledge and wisdom is recognized by current and former clients including Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University. That experience, combined with a quarter of century as a state legislator, allows The Art Hamilton Group to connect the dots among various agencies to guide your organization forward.

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